Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Cures gastro-intestinal troubles, Reduces nervous tension, Ulcer prevention
Cancer prevention, Cures fatigue, Heart care, Prevents strokes
General Benefits
Anti oxidant properties, Anti-inflammatory properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Eye care, Helps in weight loss, Improves blood circulation, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Anti oxidant properties, Boosts immune system, Controls blood pressure, Digestive aid, Improves eye vision, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles
Anti-aging benefits, Brightens and lightens complexion, Skin cleansing, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of acne, Treatment of blackheads, Treatment of dark spots
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Good conditioner, Prevents hair loss, Treatment of dandruff
Allergy Symptoms
-
Abdominal pains, Breathing difficulty, Diarrhea, Runny nose, Sneezing, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Watery eyes
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Increase in blood sugar level, Diarrhoea, Weight gain
Best Time to Eat
As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Type
Tree fruit
Tree fruit
Season
Winter
Spring, Summer
Varieties
Meech’s Prolific, Lusitanica, Champion and Vranja AGM
Alphonso, Valencia Pride, Badami, Chaunsa, Nam Dok Mai, Glenn, Sindhri, Madame Francique, Kesar and Keitt
Color
Green, Yellow
Orange, Red, Yellow
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
Iran, South-West Asia, Turkey
Southern Asia
Soil Type
Loam, Well-drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Climatic Conditions
Warm
Humid, Warm to hot climate
Facts about
- Due to its strong & fruity aroma, brides consumed quince to ensure "perfumed lips".
- It is also called as ‘Pear of Cydonia’, being native to Caucasus and Iran.
- They call it as the ‘golden apple’ of Greek Mythology.
- A mango tree can bear fruits even after the age of 300 years.
- Height of a mango tree can be as high as 100 feet.
- In India, mango is known as a symbol of love. Also, a mango basket is considered as the sign of friendship.
Top Producer
Turkey
India
Other Countries
Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, China, Iran, Morocco, Serbia, Spain, Uzbekistan
Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Argentina
Mexico
Botanical Name
Cydonia oblonga
Mangifera Indica
Synonym
C. vulgaris
Mangifera Indica
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Anacardiaceae
Species
C. oblonga
M. indica
Generic Group
Rose
Cashew
Difference Between Quince and Mango
We might think that Quince and Mango are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Quince and Mango Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Quince and Mango is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Quince and Mango with peel is 57.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal and the amount of calories without peel is 57.00 kcal and 60.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Quince and Mango belong to Low Calorie Fruits and Low Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Quince and Mango is Rosales and Sapindales respectively. Quince belongs to Rosaceae family and Mango belongs to Anacardiaceae family. Quince belongs to Cydonia genus of C. oblonga species and Mango belongs to Mangifera genus of M. indica species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.